Saint Jeanne de Lestonnac Catholic High School Rooted In Faith, Forward in Excellence, Committed to Service Welcoming Freshman Students in Fall 2018

Our vision as a Christ-centered educational community in the charism of Saint Jeanne de Lestonnac is to form youth in faith, with a critical mind and with a love of learning. This will prepare them to be instruments in the transformation of society according to Gospel values.

MISSION

The mission of Saint Jeanne de Lestonnac Catholic High School is to prepare youth and young adults in faith who are leaders at the service of others. We strive to educate the whole person through a program marked by academic rigor in an environment that fosters the responsible exercise of personal liberty, a sense of the wider community and active compassion for others.

“Exchanges between different Company of Mary schools, getting to know different realities, doing volunteer work, learning and perfecting other languages, as well as sharing knowledge and experience help us feel part of a community that goes beyond its own borders.” (Company of Mary International Educational Project)

Opportunities to study abroad and involvement in mission/cultural programs are provided, not only from an academic perspective, but as life-enriching and transformative experiences.

CURRICULUM

STREAM (Science, Technology, Religion, Engineering, Arts, Math)

Humanities is the cornerstone of the curriculum. Our approach is that a sound education must be balanced between the different subject areas with each discipline providing insight into the human experience. Education ultimately is at the service of humanity and we want our students to become leaders who make a difference in our world no matter what career path they choose.

The methodology underlying the academic program is known as Sustained Inquiry Learning. It is academically rigorous requiring students to ask complex questions, develop strategies for research/investigation, evaluate and analyze information and arrive at conclusions based on evidence. The program offers:

Religion and faith formation; service opportunities at the local and international levels

Level coursework, Advanced Placement combined with Dual and Concurrent enrollment opportunities in the various subject areas

Online and blended instruction that will permit students greater flexibility and options

Math and Science (STEM coursework) that combine the curriculum of the nationally recognized program Project Lead the Way (PLTW) and Advanced Placement (AP) courses

Speech, Debate, World Languages

Social Studies and Government

Visual and Performing Arts

Culinary Arts and Horticulture

Study abroad opportunities

EXTRA CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

Extra curricular programs and activities are meant to enhance the total educational experience benefiting the development of the whole individual. Activities are established based on scholar interest, feasibility and affordability, and on how the activity supports the vision and mission statements. Opportunities could include, but are not limited to:

Will follow the United States Catholic Conference of Bishops Curriculum Framework
Elective courses:

History of the Church

Discipleship in the Modern World

Comparative Religions (will seek UC/CSU approval)

Christian lifestyles/Family life

Ethics in the Modern World (will seek UC/CSU approval)

Campus Ministry Leadership

STEM COURSEWORK

Three pathways: Computer Science, Engineering, Biomedical

Implementation Goals:

Computer Science (2017-2018)

Engineering (2018-2019)

Biomedical (2020-2021)

Will offer the AP STEM certificate within the PLTW program—Examples include:

AP Biology

AP Physics

AP Chemistry

STEM COURSEWORK MATH

Much of coursework integrated into the PLTW program

3 Levels of Algebra

Algebra 2/Trigonometry

3 Levels of Geometry

Pre-Calculus

Regular Calculus

AP Calculus

Dedicated to personalization of material to facilitate progress

Goal: Offer dual enrollment courses through Mt. San Jacinto at junior/senior levelsFreshmen and Sophomore classes will include level and honors courses
Courses will align with history classes, e.g.Sophomore class – world literature to corresponds to World HistoryJunior class – U.S. literature to correspond to U.S. history classSenior English: Western classics with emphasis on British literature
Journalism and Yearbook
Speech and Debate
Expository Reading and Writing (CSU program)

PERFORMING AND FINE ARTS

Fundamentals of Theater
Theater
Children’s Theater Production (11-12) – will help write, direct and produce children’s theater
Choral/choir/ensemble
Dance I and II
Instrumental Ensemble
Band

Fundamentals of Studio Art I and II
Drawing I and II
Painting I and II
Ceramics I and II
AP Art History

SOCIAL SCIENCES

AP Human Geography
World History
AP European History
Level and AP U.S. History
Native American History